In this timeline, Anthro Pokémon are very common, so they're not something rare at all. Regardless, now we head onto our story...

You signed up for a cage match, because you're desperate for a quick buck. When you have your outfit ready, waiting to show up, and you hear a pretty intense fight just ended. And the public went crazy.

"Hah! Yet another win for Steelscale! Now I wonder who's the unfortunate soul that will end this night!"

Suddenly, the announcer presents you, and the door is opened to let you walk in, as the lights move to your direction.